A crisp, colorful salad that balances rich Thanksgiving flavors with freshness and crunch. Sweet apples, tangy cranberries, creamy white cheddar, and warm cinnamon candied pecans bring it all together.
Autumn Harvest Salad
Ingredients
- 10 cups mixed greens (spring mix, arugula, or spinach)
- 2 medium Honeycrisp or Fuji apples, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup cinnamon candied pecans (recipe below)
- 4 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes or thin shavings
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
- Make the dressing: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until smooth. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use (up to 3 days). Shake before serving.
- Assemble the salad: Spread greens on a large platter or in a salad bowl. Top with apple slices, cranberries, candied pecans, and white cheddar.
- Dress and serve: Drizzle lightly with vinaigrette just before serving and toss gently to coat.
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup pecan halves
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of kosher salt
Directions:
- In a medium skillet, melt butter, brown sugar, water, and cinnamon over medium heat until bubbling.
- Add pecans and stir continuously for 3–4 minutes, coating evenly.
- Spread pecans in a single layer on parchment paper and sprinkle lightly with salt.
- Let cool completely before using – they’ll crisp up as they cool.
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